open.to the world.

an open innovation lab

we develop and incubate open source and disruptive projects that seek to address the most pressing big picture challenges. To navigate such an ambitious mission, we combine interdisciplinary frameworks on holistic thinking to understand complex problems, propose and build solutions designed to catalyze transformational change. We leverage emerging technologies in systems that can harness the power of human collaboration.

programs: fall 2018

BLENDED REALITY: EARTH & ENERGY// TSAI CITY INTENSIVE

Learn virtual and augmented reality skills taking a deep dive into how it can advance Earth and Energy system teaching and learning. Collaborate at Yale’s CCAM to build immersive pedagogical experiences and applications in the Energy Academy.

BLOCKCHAIN for OPEN MICROGRIDS// WORKING GROUP

Deep dive into how blockchain can facilitate financing of community solar microgrids and drive energy democracy. The group will meet on Thursdays at the CEID and enjoy catering while advancing developments on hardware, software and project finance for an ongoing project in Puerto Rico’s school system.

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HOW MIGHT WE

radically accelerate the transition to a solar economy?

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2018-19: TRANSITION TO A SOLAR ECONOMY

We are currently focusing on innovative projects that accelerate the transition to a low-carbon energy economy, preventing dangerous climate change and the crossing of planetary boundaries.

OPEN SOURCE / FORKABLE

All of our projects are developed with the intention to open source its code, blueprints and documentation. Different participatory governance models are evaluated to harness collective intelligence. The rise of blockchain technology and a web 3.0 encourages new business models that can capture value from an open source core technology.

MULTI-DISCIPLINARY & HOLISTIC

Our project's mindset is free from fixed disciplinary structures, and rather focuses underlying cause of problems and creative solutions. We use both systems and design thinking to navigate complexity.

SOCIAL ENTERPRISES & NGO

Our projects are not motivated by the maximization of profits to individuals, rather the benefit to the global and intergenerational stakeholders of Earth.

MULTI-PERSPECTIVE & CROSS-SCALE IMPACT:

We recognize the nested systems involved in complex global problems, and incubate projects that span multiple perspectives:from the Earth down to the individual self.

RESIDENT PROJECTS

Energy Academy VR

PERSPECTIVE:SOLAR SYSTEM

educational experiences in virtual and augmented reality for multi-scale Earth and energy system learning